Republicans have had to defer many of their legislative dreams, hoping the post-election release of political pressure could set up a productive 'lame duck' session before a new Congress is seated. Fat chance, many GOP lawmakers now say. Beyond the uncert... See more
Senate Republicans are unlikely to get a Supreme Court vacancy this year. They're privately prepared for one, just in case. A Democratic midterm triumph would carry massive implications for the final years of President Donald Trump's presidency, including... See more
Senate Republicans are unlikely to get a Supreme Court vacancy this year. They're privately prepared for one, just in case. A Democratic midterm triumph would carry massive implications for the final years of President Donald Trump's presidency, including... See more
LE SUEUR, Minnesota — The word on John Thune's mind these days is 'resources.' In the Senate majority leader's recollection, it was a dominant topic in his recent conversations with President Donald Trump, including at a recent visit to the White House, n... See more
LE SUEUR, Minnesota — Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Monday there is no 'consensus' yet on advancing a bill establishing permanent daylight saving time even as President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Republicans to pass it. Thune (R-S.D.) addr... See more
